Latest News
Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
Launch of the AIM application process for September 2018 pre-school year
For children who are currently receiving AIM supports and are eligible to avail of a 2nd year of the ECCE programme from September 2018 If the child is eligible and is returning to the same pre-school setting for a second year and circumstances have not changed,...
The Early Years Service Profile 2017/2018
The annual survey of early years services is now live on PIP. This is one of the main sources of information on the sector. It helps agencies and the Government to identify issues and is used to inform policy and planning. ...
Distribution of AIM Inclusive Play Packs
PIP Announcement: AIM resource packs that will be delivered to ECCE pre-school settings from Monday next, 9th April 2018. ...
Independent Review of Costs – Online Survey
Childcare providers are being urged to participate in an online survey as part of the Independent Review of Costs of Providing Quality Childcare. This Independent Review - which was announced by Minister Zappone last autumn – is a Programme for Government commitment....
Inclusive Play Packs
'Inclusive Play' helps make pre-school accessible to all Over €3 million investment boosting resources to over 6,000 pre-school rooms Statement by Minister Katherine Zappone More than 6,000 'Inclusive Play' packs are being distributed free to pre-schools across the...
Pip Announcements: Better Start Update
Just as an update we are starting to roll out Hanen Teacher Talk training again in April, May, and June partnering with Teacher Education Centres around the country. Initial invitations for first round have been sent to settings with children receiving AIM support in...
LINC Roadshow Information Sessions
LINC Roadshows - please note the date for Sligo Roadshow/Information session 20th March @ 6.30pm Sligo Education Centre, IT Campus, Ballinode, Sligo. If you are considering this programme it is important that you attend the session. For further information...
The RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service is coming to Sligo!
The RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service is coming to Sligo! Venue Street Name Town Date Time Cleveragh Retail Park Cleveragh Demesne Sligo Monday 12 March 2018 10.00am – 5.30pm The ‘Check it Fits’ Service is a full-time, nationwide, free expert service which aims to put...
Upcoming Seminar – Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly
Please find attached, key information on our upcoming seminar which is on the 10th of March and is being held in collaboration with IT Sligo together with Booking Form. The key message of the seminar is to promote resilience and well-being in young children and...